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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,300.09 and 522.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,300.09 and 522.47 is: 720.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,300.09 = 522.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,300.09 = 522.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,300.09 × 522.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 679,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,259.97/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.99

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