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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.76, 1,245.68 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.76, 1,245.68 and 529.80 is: 731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.76 : 1,245.68 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.76/1,245.68 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.76x = 1,245.68 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.76x = 659,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,961.26/902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.05

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