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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,299.93 and 522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,299.93 and 522.26 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,299.93 = 522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,299.93 = 522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,299.93 × 522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 678,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,901.44/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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