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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,303.24 and 722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,303.24 and 722.47 is: 997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,303.24 = 722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,303.24 = 722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,303.24 × 722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 941,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,546.74/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.50

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