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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.19, 1,298.82 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.19, 1,298.82 and 521.52 is: 719.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.19 : 1,298.82 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.19/1,298.82 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.19x = 1,298.82 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.19x = 677,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,360.61/941.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.69

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