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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.75, 1,303.77 and 525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.75, 1,303.77 and 525.15 is: 724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.75 : 1,303.77 = 525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.75/1,303.77 = 525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.75x = 1,303.77 × 525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.75x = 684,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,674.82/944.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.71

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