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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,302.90 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,302.90 and 524.54 is: 723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,302.90 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,302.90 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,302.90 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 683,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,430.83/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.85

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