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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.47, 1,243.53 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.47, 1,243.53 and 528.33 is: 728.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.47 : 1,243.53 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.47/1,243.53 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.47x = 1,243.53 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.47x = 656,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,994.20/901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.80

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