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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.86, 1,242.98 and 527.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.86, 1,242.98 and 527.71 is: 728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.86 : 1,242.98 = 527.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.86/1,242.98 = 527.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.86x = 1,242.98 × 527.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.86x = 655,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,932.98/900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.12

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