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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,300.82 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,300.82 and 528.64 is: 729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,300.82 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,300.82 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,300.82 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 687,665.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,665.48/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.51

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