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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,243.36 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,243.36 and 528.28 is: 728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,243.36 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,243.36 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,243.36 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 656,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,842.22/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.79

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