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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.82, 1,301.09 and 528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.82, 1,301.09 and 528.82 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.82 : 1,301.09 = 528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.82/1,301.09 = 528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.82x = 1,301.09 × 528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.82x = 688,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,033.26/942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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