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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.07, 1,302.75 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.07, 1,302.75 and 524.40 is: 723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.07 : 1,302.75 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.07/1,302.75 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.07x = 1,302.75 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.07x = 683,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,152.96/944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.63

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