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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.69, 1,303.63 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.69, 1,303.63 and 525.02 is: 724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.69 : 1,303.63 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.69/1,303.63 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.69x = 1,303.63 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.69x = 684,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,423.99/944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.50

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