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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.52, 1,301.13 and 720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.52, 1,301.13 and 720.02 is: 992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 1,301.13 = 720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/1,301.13 = 720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 1,301.13 × 720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 936,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,842.88/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.93

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