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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.89, 1,301.16 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.89, 1,301.16 and 528.89 is: 729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.89 : 1,301.16 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.89/1,301.16 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.89x = 1,301.16 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.89x = 688,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,170.51/942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.85

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