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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.16, 1,243.62 and 528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.16, 1,243.62 and 528.17 is: 728.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.16 : 1,243.62 = 528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.16/1,243.62 = 528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.16x = 1,243.62 × 528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.16x = 656,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,842.78/901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.89

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