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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.12, 1,298.16 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.12, 1,298.16 and 679.52 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.12 : 1,298.16 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.12/1,298.16 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.12x = 1,298.16 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.12x = 882,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,125.68/941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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