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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.18, 1,301.58 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.18, 1,301.58 and 529.18 is: 730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.18 : 1,301.58 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.18/1,301.58 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.18x = 1,301.58 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.18x = 688,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,770.10/943.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.26

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