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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.01, 1,300.06 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.01, 1,300.06 and 522.50 is: 721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.01 : 1,300.06 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.01/1,300.06 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.01x = 1,300.06 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.01x = 679,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,280.24/942.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.10

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