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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,302 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,302 and 529.56 is: 730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,302 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,302 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,302 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 689,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,487.12/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.73

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