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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,302.40 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,302.40 and 524.16 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,302.40 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,302.40 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,302.40 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 682,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,665.98/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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