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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,300.45 and 522.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,300.45 and 522.78 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,300.45 = 522.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,300.45 = 522.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,300.45 × 522.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 679,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,851.36/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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