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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,300.95 and 523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,300.95 and 523.09 is: 721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,300.95 = 523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,300.95 = 523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,300.95 × 523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 680,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,513.94/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.86

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