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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.41, 1,242.59 and 527.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.41, 1,242.59 and 527.42 is: 727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.41 : 1,242.59 = 527.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.41/1,242.59 = 527.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.41x = 1,242.59 × 527.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.41x = 655,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,366.82/900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.86

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