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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.56, 1,299.24 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.56, 1,299.24 and 527.56 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.56 : 1,299.24 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.56/1,299.24 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.56x = 1,299.24 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.56x = 685,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,427.05/941.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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