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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,244.12 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,244.12 and 528.56 is: 729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,244.12 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,244.12 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,244.12 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 657,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,592.07/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.52

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