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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.38, 1,205.34 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.38, 1,205.34 and 524.18 is: 723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.38 : 1,205.34 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.38/1,205.34 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.38x = 1,205.34 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.38x = 631,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,815.12/873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.41

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