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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.87, 1,304.14 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.87, 1,304.14 and 525.37 is: 725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.87 : 1,304.14 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.87/1,304.14 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.87x = 1,304.14 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.87x = 685,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,155.36/944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.13

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