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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,242.92 and 527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,242.92 and 527.80 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.74 : 1,242.92 = 527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.74/1,242.92 = 527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.74x = 1,242.92 × 527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.74x = 656,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,013.18/900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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