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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.14, 1,241.90 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.14, 1,241.90 and 527.02 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.14 : 1,241.90 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.14/1,241.90 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.14x = 1,241.90 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.14x = 654,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,506.14/900.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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