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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.43, 1,301.89 and 523.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.43, 1,301.89 and 523.77 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.43 : 1,301.89 = 523.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.43/1,301.89 = 523.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.43x = 1,301.89 × 523.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.43x = 681,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,885.72/943.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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