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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.09, 1,300.13 and 522.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.09, 1,300.13 and 522.49 is: 721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.09 : 1,300.13 = 522.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.09/1,300.13 = 522.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.09x = 1,300.13 × 522.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.09x = 679,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,304.92/942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.06

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