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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.14, 1,302.93 and 524.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.14, 1,302.93 and 524.47 is: 723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.14 : 1,302.93 = 524.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.14/1,302.93 = 524.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.14x = 1,302.93 × 524.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.14x = 683,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,347.70/944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.78

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