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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,300.40 and 522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,300.40 and 522.67 is: 721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,300.40 = 522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,300.40 = 522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,300.40 × 522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 679,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,676.82/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.40

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