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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.65, 1,302.30 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.65, 1,302.30 and 529.65 is: 730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.65 : 1,302.30 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.65/1,302.30 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.65x = 1,302.30 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.65x = 689,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,760.55/943.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.95

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