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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.07, 1,299.23 and 626.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.07, 1,299.23 and 626.77 is: 865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.07 : 1,299.23 = 626.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.07/1,299.23 = 626.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.07x = 1,299.23 × 626.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.07x = 814,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,318.39/941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.31

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