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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.38, 1,303.15 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.38, 1,303.15 and 524.63 is: 723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.38 : 1,303.15 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.38/1,303.15 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.38x = 1,303.15 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.38x = 683,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,671.58/944.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.94

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