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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.97, 1,304.06 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.97, 1,304.06 and 525.32 is: 724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.97 : 1,304.06 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.97/1,304.06 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.97x = 1,304.06 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.97x = 685,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,039.65/944.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.94

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