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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.13, 1,303.53 and 724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.13, 1,303.53 and 724.23 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.13 : 1,303.53 = 724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.13/1,303.53 = 724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.13x = 1,303.53 × 724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.13x = 944,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,055.53/944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

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