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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.52, 1,299.30 and 521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.52, 1,299.30 and 521.88 is: 720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.52 : 1,299.30 = 521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.52/1,299.30 = 521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.52x = 1,299.30 × 521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.52x = 678,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,078.68/941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.20

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