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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.37, 1,300.46 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.37, 1,300.46 and 522.69 is: 721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.37 : 1,300.46 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.37/1,300.46 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.37x = 1,300.46 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.37x = 679,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,729.95/942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.30

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