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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,301.34 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,301.34 and 529 is: 730.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,301.34 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,301.34 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,301.34 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 688,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,408.86/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.02

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