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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,243.68 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,243.68 and 528.30 is: 729.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,243.68 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,243.68 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,243.68 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 657,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,036.14/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.12

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