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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.81, 1,303.81 and 525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.81, 1,303.81 and 525.13 is: 724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.81 : 1,303.81 = 525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.81/1,303.81 = 525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.81x = 1,303.81 × 525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.81x = 684,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,669.75/944.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.66

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