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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.08, 1,302.73 and 524.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.08, 1,302.73 and 524.41 is: 723.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.08 : 1,302.73 = 524.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.08/1,302.73 = 524.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.08x = 1,302.73 × 524.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.08x = 683,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,158.13/944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.63

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