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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.94, 1,303.88 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.94, 1,303.88 and 525.30 is: 724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.94 : 1,303.88 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.94/1,303.88 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.94x = 1,303.88 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.94x = 684,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,930.11/944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.84

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