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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.62, 1,300.84 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.62, 1,300.84 and 522.96 is: 721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.62 : 1,300.84 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.62/1,300.84 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.62x = 1,300.84 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.62x = 680,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,287.29/942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.70

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