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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,245.98 and 529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,245.98 and 529.88 is: 731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,245.98 = 529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,245.98 = 529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,245.98 × 529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 660,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,214.98/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.34

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