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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.59, 1,244.07 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.59, 1,244.07 and 528.50 is: 729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.59 : 1,244.07 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.59/1,244.07 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.59x = 1,244.07 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.59x = 657,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,484.77/901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.25

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