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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,301.70 and 523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,301.70 and 523.65 is: 722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,301.70 = 523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,301.70 = 523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,301.70 × 523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 681,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,635.21/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.68

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