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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.27, 1,411.74 and 519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.27, 1,411.74 and 519.23 is: 778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.27 : 1,411.74 = 519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.27/1,411.74 = 519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.27x = 1,411.74 × 519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.27x = 733,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,021.29/941.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.76

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