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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.66, 1,303.62 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.66, 1,303.62 and 525.02 is: 724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.66 : 1,303.62 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.66/1,303.62 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.66x = 1,303.62 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.66x = 684,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,420.05/944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.52

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