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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,300.84 and 523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,300.84 and 523.05 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,300.84 = 523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,300.84 = 523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,300.84 × 523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 680,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,410.62/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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