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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.89, 1,301.19 and 523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.89, 1,301.19 and 523.31 is: 722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.89 : 1,301.19 = 523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.89/1,301.19 = 523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.89x = 1,301.19 × 523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.89x = 680,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,916.62/942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.16

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