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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,301.51 and 523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,301.51 and 523.45 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,301.51 = 523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,301.51 = 523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,301.51 × 523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 681,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,275.41/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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