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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,301.94 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,301.94 and 529.68 is: 730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,301.94 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,301.94 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,301.94 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 689,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,611.58/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.77

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