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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.67, 1,244.34 and 523.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.67, 1,244.34 and 523.53 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.67 : 1,244.34 = 523.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.67/1,244.34 = 523.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.67x = 1,244.34 × 523.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.67x = 651,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,446.70/901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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