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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,303.22 and 524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,303.22 and 524.69 is: 724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,303.22 = 524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,303.22 = 524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,303.22 × 524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 683,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,790.56/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.12

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