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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,299 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,299 and 515.94 is: 711.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,299 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,299 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,299 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 670,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,206.06/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.98

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