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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.75, 1,302.38 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.75, 1,302.38 and 529.75 is: 731.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.75 : 1,302.38 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.75/1,302.38 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.75x = 1,302.38 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.75x = 689,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,935.81/943.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.06

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