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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,300.25 and 522.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,300.25 and 522.59 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,300.25 = 522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,300.25 = 522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,300.25 × 522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 679,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,488.53/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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