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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,297.18 and 719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,297.18 and 719.61 is: 991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,297.18 = 719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,297.18 = 719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,297.18 × 719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 933,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,463.70/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.84

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