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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,242.17 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,242.17 and 527.18 is: 727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,242.17 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,242.17 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,242.17 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 654,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,838.33/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.55

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