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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.25, 1,243.29 and 528.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.25, 1,243.29 and 528.00 is: 728.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.25 : 1,243.29 = 528.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.25/1,243.29 = 528.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.25x = 1,243.29 × 528.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.25x = 656,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,452.46/901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.38

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