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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.74, 1,301.05 and 523.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.74, 1,301.05 and 523.22 is: 722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.74 : 1,301.05 = 523.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.74/1,301.05 = 523.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.74x = 1,301.05 × 523.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.74x = 680,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,735.38/942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.08

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