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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.18, 1,300.20 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.18, 1,300.20 and 528.18 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.18 : 1,300.20 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.18/1,300.20 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.18x = 1,300.20 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.18x = 686,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,739.64/942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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