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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,243.26 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,243.26 and 528.21 is: 728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,243.26 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,243.26 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,243.26 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 656,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,703.62/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.77

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