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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.66, 1,245.60 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.66, 1,245.60 and 529.65 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.66 : 1,245.60 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.66/1,245.60 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.66x = 1,245.60 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.66x = 659,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,732.04/902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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