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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.62, 1,302.20 and 524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.62, 1,302.20 and 524.02 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.62 : 1,302.20 = 524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.62/1,302.20 = 524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.62x = 1,302.20 × 524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.62x = 682,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,378.85/943.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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