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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.24, 1,303.12 and 524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.24, 1,303.12 and 524.67 is: 724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.24 : 1,303.12 = 524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.24/1,303.12 = 524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.24x = 1,303.12 × 524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.24x = 683,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,703.74/944.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.08

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