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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,241.99 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,241.99 and 526.97 is: 727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,241.99 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,241.99 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,241.99 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 654,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,488.84/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.18

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