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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,301.42 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,301.42 and 529.08 is: 730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,301.42 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,301.42 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,301.42 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 688,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,555.29/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.05

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