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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.52, 1,244.02 and 528.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.52, 1,244.02 and 528.51 is: 729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.52 : 1,244.02 = 528.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.52/1,244.02 = 528.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.52x = 1,244.02 × 528.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.52x = 657,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,477.01/901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.30

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