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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.05, 1,301.42 and 523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.05, 1,301.42 and 523.41 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.05 : 1,301.42 = 523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.05/1,301.42 = 523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.05x = 1,301.42 × 523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.05x = 681,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,173.63/943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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