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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.81, 1,300.98 and 523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.81, 1,300.98 and 523.06 is: 721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.81 : 1,300.98 = 523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.81/1,300.98 = 523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.81x = 1,300.98 × 523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.81x = 680,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,486.37/942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.76

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