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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,243.22 and 522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,243.22 and 522.90 is: 721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,243.22 = 522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,243.22 = 522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,243.22 × 522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 650,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,074.42/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.69

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