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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.85, 1,301.16 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.85, 1,301.16 and 517.50 is: 714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.85 : 1,301.16 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.85/1,301.16 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.85x = 1,301.16 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.85x = 673,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,343.79/942.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.16

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