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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.75, 1,301.01 and 523.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.75, 1,301.01 and 523.11 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.75 : 1,301.01 = 523.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.75/1,301.01 = 523.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.75x = 1,301.01 × 523.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.75x = 680,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,571.34/942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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