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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.73, 1,245.74 and 524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.73, 1,245.74 and 524.67 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.73 : 1,245.74 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.73/1,245.74 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.73x = 1,245.74 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.73x = 653,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,602.41/902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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