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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,300.02 and 522.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,300.02 and 522.39 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,300.02 = 522.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,300.02 = 522.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,300.02 × 522.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 679,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,120.36/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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