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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,302.96 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,302.96 and 524.53 is: 723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,302.96 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,302.96 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,302.96 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 683,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,436.40/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.86

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