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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.73, 1,245.27 and 529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.73, 1,245.27 and 529.64 is: 730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.73 : 1,245.27 = 529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.73/1,245.27 = 529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.73x = 1,245.27 × 529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.73x = 659,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,538.58/902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.60

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