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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.55, 1,303.43 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.55, 1,303.43 and 524.90 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.55 : 1,303.43 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.55/1,303.43 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.55x = 1,303.43 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.55x = 684,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,170.41/944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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