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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.22, 1,243.78 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.22, 1,243.78 and 528.32 is: 729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.22 : 1,243.78 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.22/1,243.78 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.22x = 1,243.78 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.22x = 657,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,113.85/901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.14

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