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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.57, 1,245.08 and 529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.57, 1,245.08 and 529.30 is: 730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.57 : 1,245.08 = 529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.57/1,245.08 = 529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.57x = 1,245.08 × 529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.57x = 659,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,023.72/902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.16

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