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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.16, 1,300.16 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.16, 1,300.16 and 522.51 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.16 : 1,300.16 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.16/1,300.16 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.16x = 1,300.16 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.16x = 679,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,343.99/942.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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