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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.94, 1,301.27 and 523.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.94, 1,301.27 and 523.29 is: 722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.94 : 1,301.27 = 523.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.94/1,301.27 = 523.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.94x = 1,301.27 × 523.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.94x = 680,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,943.84/942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.15

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