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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,300.68 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,300.68 and 528.48 is: 729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,300.68 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,300.68 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,300.68 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 687,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,383.37/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.33

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