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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.54, 1,302.08 and 523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.54, 1,302.08 and 523.88 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.54 : 1,302.08 = 523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.54/1,302.08 = 523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.54x = 1,302.08 × 523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.54x = 682,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,127.80/943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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