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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,301.96 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,301.96 and 523.84 is: 722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,301.96 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,301.96 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,301.96 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 682,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,016.28/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.88

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