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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.32, 1,299.02 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.32, 1,299.02 and 521.68 is: 719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.32 : 1,299.02 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.32/1,299.02 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.32x = 1,299.02 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.32x = 677,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,672.75/941.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.92

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