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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.97, 1,245.76 and 529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.97, 1,245.76 and 529.81 is: 730.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.97 : 1,245.76 = 529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.97/1,245.76 = 529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.97x = 1,245.76 × 529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.97x = 660,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,011.67/902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.94

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