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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.63, 1,243.14 and 527.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.63, 1,243.14 and 527.69 is: 728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.63 : 1,243.14 = 527.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.63/1,243.14 = 527.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.63x = 1,243.14 × 527.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.63x = 655,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,992.55/900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.37

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