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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.94, 1,301.25 and 523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.94, 1,301.25 and 523.36 is: 722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.94 : 1,301.25 = 523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.94/1,301.25 = 523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.94x = 1,301.25 × 523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.94x = 681,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,022.20/942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.23

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