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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,303.62 and 525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,303.62 and 525.03 is: 724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,303.62 = 525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,303.62 = 525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,303.62 × 525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 684,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,439.61/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.50

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