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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,298.88 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,298.88 and 527.28 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,298.88 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,298.88 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,298.88 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 684,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,873.45/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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