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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.26, 1,303.01 and 524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.26, 1,303.01 and 524.59 is: 723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.26 : 1,303.01 = 524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.26/1,303.01 = 524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.26x = 1,303.01 × 524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.26x = 683,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,552.38/944.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.90

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