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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.51, 1,245.30 and 529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.51, 1,245.30 and 529.51 is: 730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.51 : 1,245.30 = 529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.51/1,245.30 = 529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.51x = 1,245.30 × 529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.51x = 659,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,398.80/902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.63

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