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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,301.09 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,301.09 and 523.14 is: 721.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,301.09 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,301.09 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,301.09 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 680,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,649.61/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.96

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