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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,243.43 and 523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,243.43 and 523.05 is: 721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,243.43 = 523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,243.43 = 523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,243.43 × 523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 650,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,380.68/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.91

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