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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,302.58 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,302.58 and 524.22 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,302.58 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,302.58 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,302.58 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 682,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,838.49/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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