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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.66, 1,244.37 and 528.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.66, 1,244.37 and 528.61 is: 729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.66 : 1,244.37 = 528.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.66/1,244.37 = 528.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.66x = 1,244.37 × 528.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.66x = 657,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,786.43/901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.53

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