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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.00, 1,302.72 and 524.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.00, 1,302.72 and 524.37 is: 723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.00 : 1,302.72 = 524.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.00/1,302.72 = 524.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.00x = 1,302.72 × 524.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.00x = 683,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,110.21/944.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.63

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