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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,244.11 and 528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,244.11 and 528.71 is: 729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,244.11 = 528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,244.11 = 528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,244.11 × 528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 657,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,779.09/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.46

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