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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,303.00 and 524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,303.00 and 524.59 is: 723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,303.00 = 524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,303.00 = 524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,303.00 × 524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 683,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,536.20/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.94

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