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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,245.03 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,245.03 and 529.25 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,245.03 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,245.03 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,245.03 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 658,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,925.90/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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