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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.91, 1,244.73 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.91, 1,244.73 and 529.20 is: 730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.91 : 1,244.73 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.91/1,244.73 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.91x = 1,244.73 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.91x = 658,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,709.13/901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.35

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