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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.41, 1,299.08 and 521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.41, 1,299.08 and 521.72 is: 719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.41 : 1,299.08 = 521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.41/1,299.08 = 521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.41x = 1,299.08 × 521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.41x = 677,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,760.07/941.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.94

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