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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.57, 1,205.73 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.57, 1,205.73 and 524.25 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.57 : 1,205.73 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.57/1,205.73 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.57x = 1,205.73 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.57x = 632,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,103.95/873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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