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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,301.24 and 523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,301.24 and 523.25 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,301.24 = 523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,301.24 = 523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,301.24 × 523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 680,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,873.51/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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