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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,299.53 and 719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,299.53 and 719.78 is: 993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,299.53 = 719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,299.53 = 719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,299.53 × 719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 935,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,372.10/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.79

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