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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.17, 1,301.58 and 529.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.17, 1,301.58 and 529.17 is: 730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.17 : 1,301.58 = 529.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.17/1,301.58 = 529.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.17x = 1,301.58 × 529.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.17x = 688,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,757.09/943.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.26

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