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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.05, 1,301.38 and 523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.05, 1,301.38 and 523.39 is: 722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.05 : 1,301.38 = 523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.05/1,301.38 = 523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.05x = 1,301.38 × 523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.05x = 681,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,129.28/943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.26

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