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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.52, 1,302.05 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.52, 1,302.05 and 529.52 is: 730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 1,302.05 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/1,302.05 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 1,302.05 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 689,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,461.52/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.73

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