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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,299.33 and 627.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,299.33 and 627.01 is: 865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,299.33 = 627.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,299.33 = 627.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,299.33 × 627.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 814,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,689.65/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.57

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