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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.06, 1,301.44 and 523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.06, 1,301.44 and 523.43 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.06 : 1,301.44 = 523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.06/1,301.44 = 523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.06x = 1,301.44 × 523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.06x = 681,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,212.74/943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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