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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.99, 1,302.77 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.99, 1,302.77 and 524.36 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.99 : 1,302.77 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.99/1,302.77 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.99x = 1,302.77 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.99x = 683,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,114.77/943.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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