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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.71, 1,301.01 and 523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.71, 1,301.01 and 523.16 is: 722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.71 : 1,301.01 = 523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.71/1,301.01 = 523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.71x = 1,301.01 × 523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.71x = 680,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,636.39/942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.00

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