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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.40, 1,242.72 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.40, 1,242.72 and 527.38 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.40 : 1,242.72 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.40/1,242.72 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.40x = 1,242.72 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.40x = 655,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,385.67/900.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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