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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.25, 1,301.81 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.25, 1,301.81 and 529.25 is: 730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.25 : 1,301.81 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.25/1,301.81 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.25x = 1,301.81 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.25x = 688,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,982.94/943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.44

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