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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.44, 1,300.52 and 522.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.44, 1,300.52 and 522.77 is: 721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.44 : 1,300.52 = 522.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.44/1,300.52 = 522.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.44x = 1,300.52 × 522.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.44x = 679,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,867.64/942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.39

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