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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,301.95 and 529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,301.95 and 529.40 is: 730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,301.95 = 529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,301.95 = 529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,301.95 × 529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 689,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,252.33/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.60

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