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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,244.99 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,244.99 and 524.16 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,244.99 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,244.99 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,244.99 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 652,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,575.27/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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