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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.09, 1,300.08 and 522.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.09, 1,300.08 and 522.41 is: 720.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.09 : 1,300.08 = 522.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.09/1,300.08 = 522.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.09x = 1,300.08 × 522.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.09x = 679,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,175.13/942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.93

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