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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,303.65 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,303.65 and 525.05 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,303.65 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,303.65 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,303.65 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 684,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,474.91/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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