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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,300.97 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,300.97 and 523.12 is: 721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,300.97 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,300.97 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,300.97 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 680,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,561.48/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.87

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