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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,302.63 and 529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,302.63 and 529.94 is: 731.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,302.63 = 529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,302.63 = 529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,302.63 × 529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 690,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,315.74/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.31

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