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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,301.34 and 523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,301.34 and 523.33 is: 722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,301.34 = 523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,301.34 = 523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,301.34 × 523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 681,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,030.26/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.23

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