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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.37, 1,412.06 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.37, 1,412.06 and 519.09 is: 778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.37 : 1,412.06 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.37/1,412.06 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.37x = 1,412.06 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.37x = 732,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,983.63/941.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.64

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