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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,243.80 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,243.80 and 528.31 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,243.80 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,243.80 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,243.80 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 657,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,111.98/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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