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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.06, 1,298.71 and 521.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.06, 1,298.71 and 521.45 is: 719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.06 : 1,298.71 = 521.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.06/1,298.71 = 521.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.06x = 1,298.71 × 521.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.06x = 677,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,215.73/941.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.63

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