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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.03, 1,298.60 and 521.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.03, 1,298.60 and 521.37 is: 719.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.03 : 1,298.60 = 521.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.03/1,298.60 = 521.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.03x = 1,298.60 × 521.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.03x = 677,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,041.98/941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.47

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