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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.24, 1,301.60 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.24, 1,301.60 and 523.56 is: 722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.24 : 1,301.60 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.24/1,301.60 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.24x = 1,301.60 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.24x = 681,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,465.70/943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.47

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