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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.25, 1,205.09 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.25, 1,205.09 and 524.01 is: 723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.25 : 1,205.09 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.25/1,205.09 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.25x = 1,205.09 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.25x = 631,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,479.21/873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.14

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