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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.32, 1,303.08 and 722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.32, 1,303.08 and 722.76 is: 998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.32 : 1,303.08 = 722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.32/1,303.08 = 722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.32x = 1,303.08 × 722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.32x = 941,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,814.10/943.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.40

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