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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.99, 1,304.14 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.99, 1,304.14 and 525.35 is: 725.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.99 : 1,304.14 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.99/1,304.14 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.99x = 1,304.14 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.99x = 685,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,124.74/944.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.01

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