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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.53, 1,245.61 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.53, 1,245.61 and 529.63 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.53 : 1,245.61 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.53/1,245.61 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.53x = 1,245.61 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.53x = 659,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,706.20/902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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