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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,298.01 and 719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,298.01 and 719.70 is: 992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,298.01 = 719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,298.01 = 719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,298.01 × 719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 934,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,177.80/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.58

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