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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,300.94 and 721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,300.94 and 721.10 is: 996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,300.94 = 721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,300.94 = 721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,300.94 × 721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 938,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,097.72/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.75

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