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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,303.72 and 525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,303.72 and 525.10 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,303.72 = 525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,303.72 = 525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,303.72 × 525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 684,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,583.37/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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