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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.27, 1,244.17 and 528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.27, 1,244.17 and 528.20 is: 729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.27 : 1,244.17 = 528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.27/1,244.17 = 528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.27x = 1,244.17 × 528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.27x = 657,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,170.59/901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.16

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