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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,302.12 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,302.12 and 523.92 is: 723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,302.12 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,302.12 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,302.12 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 682,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,206.71/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.01

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