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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.73, 1,303.70 and 525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.73, 1,303.70 and 525.09 is: 724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.73 : 1,303.70 = 525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.73/1,303.70 = 525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.73x = 1,303.70 × 525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.73x = 684,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,559.83/944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.61

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