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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.41, 1,300.40 and 522.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.41, 1,300.40 and 522.75 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.41 : 1,300.40 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.41/1,300.40 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.41x = 1,300.40 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.41x = 679,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,781.49/942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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