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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.88, 1,301.14 and 523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.88, 1,301.14 and 523.25 is: 722.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.88 : 1,301.14 = 523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.88/1,301.14 = 523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.88x = 1,301.14 × 523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.88x = 680,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,821.51/942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.07

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