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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,301.40 and 523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,301.40 and 523.44 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,301.40 = 523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,301.40 = 523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,301.40 × 523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 681,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,204.82/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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