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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,244.73 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,244.73 and 529.22 is: 730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,244.73 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,244.73 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,244.73 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 658,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,729.79/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.33

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