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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,242.71 and 527.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,242.71 and 527.87 is: 728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,242.71 = 527.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,242.71 = 527.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,242.71 × 527.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 655,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,991.77/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.50

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