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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.81, 1,302.46 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.81, 1,302.46 and 524.18 is: 723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.81 : 1,302.46 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.81/1,302.46 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.81x = 1,302.46 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.81x = 682,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,725.43/943.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.37

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