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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,244.40 and 528.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,244.40 and 528.77 is: 729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,244.40 = 528.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,244.40 = 528.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,244.40 × 528.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 658,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,001.39/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.71

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