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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,242.87 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,242.87 and 527.92 is: 728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,242.87 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,242.87 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,242.87 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 656,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,132.33/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.41

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