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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,245.81 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,245.81 and 529.77 is: 731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,245.81 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,245.81 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,245.81 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 659,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,992.76/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.03

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