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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,242.03 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,242.03 and 527.19 is: 727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,242.03 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,242.03 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,242.03 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 654,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,785.80/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.54

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