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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.81, 1,242.81 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.81, 1,242.81 and 527.67 is: 728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.81 : 1,242.81 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.81/1,242.81 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.81x = 1,242.81 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.81x = 655,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,793.55/900.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.00

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