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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,245.35 and 529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,245.35 and 529.43 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,245.35 = 529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,245.35 = 529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,245.35 × 529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 659,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,316.78/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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