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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.11, 1,298.72 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.11, 1,298.72 and 527.11 is: 727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.11 : 1,298.72 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.11/1,298.72 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.11x = 1,298.72 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.11x = 684,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,568.30/941.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.41

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