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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.10, 1,301.40 and 523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.10, 1,301.40 and 523.43 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.10 : 1,301.40 = 523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.10/1,301.40 = 523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.10x = 1,301.40 × 523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.10x = 681,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,191.80/943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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