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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.73, 1,302.35 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.73, 1,302.35 and 524.08 is: 723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.73 : 1,302.35 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.73/1,302.35 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.73x = 1,302.35 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.73x = 682,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,534.60/943.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.23

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