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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.67, 1,300.93 and 523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.67, 1,300.93 and 523.07 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.67 : 1,300.93 = 523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.67/1,300.93 = 523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.67x = 1,300.93 × 523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.67x = 680,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,477.46/942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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