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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.92, 1,244.61 and 528.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.92, 1,244.61 and 528.81 is: 729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.92 : 1,244.61 = 528.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.92/1,244.61 = 528.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.92x = 1,244.61 × 528.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.92x = 658,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,162.21/901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.73

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