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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.42, 1,242.57 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.42, 1,242.57 and 527.50 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.42 : 1,242.57 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.42/1,242.57 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.42x = 1,242.57 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.42x = 655,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,455.68/900.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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