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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.56, 1,300.74 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.56, 1,300.74 and 528.56 is: 729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.56 : 1,300.74 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.56/1,300.74 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.56x = 1,300.74 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.56x = 687,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,522.39/942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.42

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