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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.45, 1,245.21 and 529.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.45, 1,245.21 and 529.55 is: 730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.45 : 1,245.21 = 529.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.45/1,245.21 = 529.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.45x = 1,245.21 × 529.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.45x = 659,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,397.41/902.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.67

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