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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.97, 1,243.14 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.97, 1,243.14 and 527.76 is: 728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.97 : 1,243.14 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.97/1,243.14 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.97x = 1,243.14 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.97x = 656,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,079.57/900.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.19

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