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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.35, 1,300.47 and 517.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.35, 1,300.47 and 517.00 is: 713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.35 : 1,300.47 = 517.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.35/1,300.47 = 517.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.35x = 1,300.47 × 517.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.35x = 672,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,336.49/942.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.47

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