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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.04, 1,298.16 and 675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.04, 1,298.16 and 675.18 is: 931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.04 : 1,298.16 = 675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.04/1,298.16 = 675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.04x = 1,298.16 × 675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.04x = 876,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,491.67/941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.41

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