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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,243.37 and 527.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,243.37 and 527.97 is: 728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,243.37 = 527.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,243.37 = 527.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,243.37 × 527.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 656,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,459.42/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.56

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