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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.41, 1,301.77 and 523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.41, 1,301.77 and 523.70 is: 722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.41 : 1,301.77 = 523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.41/1,301.77 = 523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.41x = 1,301.77 × 523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.41x = 681,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,735.98/943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.63

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