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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.37, 1,301.94 and 523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.37, 1,301.94 and 523.81 is: 722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.37 : 1,301.94 = 523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.37/1,301.94 = 523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.37x = 1,301.94 × 523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.37x = 681,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,963.00/943.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.90

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