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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.06, 1,301.40 and 523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.06, 1,301.40 and 523.41 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.06 : 1,301.40 = 523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.06/1,301.40 = 523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.06x = 1,301.40 × 523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.06x = 681,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,165.77/943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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