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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,300.23 and 528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,300.23 and 528.21 is: 728.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,300.23 = 528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,300.23 = 528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,300.23 × 528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 686,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,794.49/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.92

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