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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,302.66 and 524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,302.66 and 524.30 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,302.66 = 524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,302.66 = 524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,302.66 × 524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 682,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,987.89/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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