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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,301.57 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,301.57 and 523.55 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,301.57 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,301.57 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,301.57 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 681,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,437.74/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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