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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,300.24 and 522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,300.24 and 522.56 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,300.24 = 522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,300.24 = 522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,300.24 × 522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 679,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,447.55/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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