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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,300.20 and 522.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,300.20 and 522.55 is: 721.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,300.20 = 522.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,300.20 = 522.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,300.20 × 522.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 679,416.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,416.90/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.09

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