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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,302.48 and 524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,302.48 and 524.23 is: 723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,302.48 = 524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,302.48 = 524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,302.48 × 524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 682,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,799.09/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.42

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