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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,301.78 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,301.78 and 529.32 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,301.78 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,301.78 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,301.78 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 689,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,055.54/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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