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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,303.10 and 723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,303.10 and 723.50 is: 999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,303.10 = 723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,303.10 = 723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,303.10 × 723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 942,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,792.85/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.76

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