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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.23, 1,303.03 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.23, 1,303.03 and 524.58 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.23 : 1,303.03 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.23/1,303.03 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.23x = 1,303.03 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.23x = 683,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,543.48/944.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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