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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.69, 1,300.88 and 523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.69, 1,300.88 and 523.03 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.69 : 1,300.88 = 523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.69/1,300.88 = 523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.69x = 1,300.88 × 523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.69x = 680,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,399.90/942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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