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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.59, 1,302.16 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.59, 1,302.16 and 529.59 is: 730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.59 : 1,302.16 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.59/1,302.16 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.59x = 1,302.16 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.59x = 689,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,615.47/943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.84

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