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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.19, 1,301.60 and 529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.19, 1,301.60 and 529.19 is: 730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.19 : 1,301.60 = 529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.19/1,301.60 = 529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.19x = 1,301.60 × 529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.19x = 688,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,793.70/943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.28

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