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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,301.86 and 523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,301.86 and 523.74 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,301.86 = 523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,301.86 = 523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,301.86 × 523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 681,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,836.16/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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