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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.18, 1,298.95 and 527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.18, 1,298.95 and 527.26 is: 727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.18 : 1,298.95 = 527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.18/1,298.95 = 527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.18x = 1,298.95 × 527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.18x = 684,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,884.38/941.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.69

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