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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.17, 1,302.84 and 524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.17, 1,302.84 and 524.42 is: 723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.17 : 1,302.84 = 524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.17/1,302.84 = 524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.17x = 1,302.84 × 524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.17x = 683,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,235.35/944.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.64

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