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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,244.10 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,244.10 and 528.64 is: 729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,244.10 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,244.10 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,244.10 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 657,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,681.02/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.43

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