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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,301.74 and 523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,301.74 and 523.66 is: 722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,301.74 = 523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,301.74 = 523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,301.74 × 523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 681,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,669.17/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.63

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