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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.00, 1,302.62 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.00, 1,302.62 and 524.25 is: 723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.00 : 1,302.62 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.00/1,302.62 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.00x = 1,302.62 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.00x = 682,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,899.85/944.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.41

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