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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,302.59 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,302.59 and 524.36 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,302.59 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,302.59 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,302.59 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 683,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,026.09/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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