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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.97, 1,246.13 and 529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.97, 1,246.13 and 529.97 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.97 : 1,246.13 = 529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.97/1,246.13 = 529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.97x = 1,246.13 × 529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.97x = 660,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,406.64/902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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