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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.61, 1,302.09 and 523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.61, 1,302.09 and 523.90 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.61 : 1,302.09 = 523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.61/1,302.09 = 523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.61x = 1,302.09 × 523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.61x = 682,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,164.95/943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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