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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,244.23 and 528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,244.23 and 528.63 is: 729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,244.23 = 528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,244.23 = 528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,244.23 × 528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 657,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,733.30/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.58

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