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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.87, 1,244.31 and 523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.87, 1,244.31 and 523.73 is: 722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.87 : 1,244.31 = 523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.87/1,244.31 = 523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.87x = 1,244.31 × 523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.87x = 651,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,674.29/901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.58

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