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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.89, 1,302.51 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.89, 1,302.51 and 524.24 is: 723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.89 : 1,302.51 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.89/1,302.51 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.89x = 1,302.51 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.89x = 682,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,832.56/943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.42

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