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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,301.84 and 523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,301.84 and 523.76 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,301.84 = 523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,301.84 = 523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,301.84 × 523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 681,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,851.72/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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