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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.37, 1,303.21 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.37, 1,303.21 and 524.70 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.37 : 1,303.21 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.37/1,303.21 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.37x = 1,303.21 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.37x = 683,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,788.09/944.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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