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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,245.74 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,245.74 and 529.90 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,245.74 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,245.74 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,245.74 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 660,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,117.63/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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