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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.57, 1,299.36 and 527.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.57, 1,299.36 and 527.57 is: 728.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.57 : 1,299.36 = 527.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.57/1,299.36 = 527.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.57x = 1,299.36 × 527.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.57x = 685,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,494.22/941.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.04

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