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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,242.27 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,242.27 and 527.20 is: 727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,242.27 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,242.27 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,242.27 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 654,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,921.64/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.55

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