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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.89, 1,302.61 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.89, 1,302.61 and 524.28 is: 723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.89 : 1,302.61 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.89/1,302.61 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.89x = 1,302.61 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.89x = 682,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,926.94/943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.52

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