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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,301.54 and 523.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,301.54 and 523.53 is: 722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,301.54 = 523.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,301.54 = 523.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,301.54 × 523.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 681,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,392.62/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.44

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