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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.57, 1,300.75 and 522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.57, 1,300.75 and 522.93 is: 721.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.57 : 1,300.75 = 522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.57/1,300.75 = 522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.57x = 1,300.75 × 522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.57x = 680,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,201.20/942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.65

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