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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.38, 1,299.11 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.38, 1,299.11 and 527.38 is: 727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.38 : 1,299.11 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.38/1,299.11 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.38x = 1,299.11 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.38x = 685,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,115.50/941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.78

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