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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,244.44 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,244.44 and 528.96 is: 729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,244.44 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,244.44 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,244.44 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 658,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,262.75/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.97

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