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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.77, 1,301 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.77, 1,301 and 517.38 is: 713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.77 : 1,301 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.77/1,301 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.77x = 1,301 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.77x = 673,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,111.38/942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.97

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