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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,245.12 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,245.12 and 529.26 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,245.12 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,245.12 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,245.12 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 658,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,992.21/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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