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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,302.60 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,302.60 and 524.20 is: 723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,302.60 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,302.60 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,302.60 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 682,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,822.92/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.41

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