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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.14, 1,300.04 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.14, 1,300.04 and 522.48 is: 720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.14 : 1,300.04 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.14/1,300.04 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.14x = 1,300.04 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.14x = 679,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,238.40/942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.96

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