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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,243.13 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,243.13 and 527.44 is: 728.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,243.13 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,243.13 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,243.13 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 655,680.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,680.13/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.15

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