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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.69, 1,244.36 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.69, 1,244.36 and 523.55 is: 722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.69 : 1,244.36 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.69/1,244.36 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.69x = 1,244.36 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.69x = 651,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,483.07/901.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.51

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