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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.10, 1,300.17 and 522.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.10, 1,300.17 and 522.49 is: 721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.10 : 1,300.17 = 522.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.10/1,300.17 = 522.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.10x = 1,300.17 × 522.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.10x = 679,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,325.82/942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.08

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