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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,301.80 and 523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,301.80 and 523.70 is: 722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,301.80 = 523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,301.80 = 523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,301.80 × 523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 681,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,752.66/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.75

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