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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.78, 1,303.76 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.78, 1,303.76 and 525.14 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.78 : 1,303.76 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.78/1,303.76 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.78x = 1,303.76 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.78x = 684,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,661.10/944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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