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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.44, 1,303.39 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.44, 1,303.39 and 524.79 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.44 : 1,303.39 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.44/1,303.39 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.44x = 1,303.39 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.44x = 684,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,006.69/944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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