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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.61, 1,299.41 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.61, 1,299.41 and 527.61 is: 728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.61 : 1,299.41 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.61/1,299.41 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.61x = 1,299.41 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.61x = 685,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,579.07/941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.09

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