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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.12, 1,299.20 and 626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.12, 1,299.20 and 626.91 is: 865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.12 : 1,299.20 = 626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.12/1,299.20 = 626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.12x = 1,299.20 × 626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.12x = 814,481.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,481.47/941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.44

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