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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.61, 1,303.52 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.61, 1,303.52 and 524.99 is: 724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.61 : 1,303.52 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.61/1,303.52 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.61x = 1,303.52 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.61x = 684,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,325.82/944.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.45

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