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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.85, 1,303.85 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.85, 1,303.85 and 525.21 is: 724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.85 : 1,303.85 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.85/1,303.85 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.85x = 1,303.85 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.85x = 684,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,795.06/944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.77

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