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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.03, 1,302.97 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.03, 1,302.97 and 524.53 is: 723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.03 : 1,302.97 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.03/1,302.97 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.03x = 1,302.97 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.03x = 683,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,440.83/944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.96

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