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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,243.62 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,243.62 and 528.30 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,243.62 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,243.62 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,243.62 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 657,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,004.45/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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