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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.26, 1,300.23 and 522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.26, 1,300.23 and 522.60 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.26 : 1,300.23 = 522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.26/1,300.23 = 522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.26x = 1,300.23 × 522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.26x = 679,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,500.20/942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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