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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,303.37 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,303.37 and 524.82 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,303.37 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,303.37 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,303.37 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 684,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,025.50/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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