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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,300.10 and 522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,300.10 and 522.50 is: 721.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,300.10 = 522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,300.10 = 522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,300.10 × 522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 679,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,302.25/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.03

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