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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.18, 1,302.99 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.18, 1,302.99 and 524.56 is: 723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.18 : 1,302.99 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.18/1,302.99 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.18x = 1,302.99 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.18x = 683,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,496.10/944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.90

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