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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,299.48 and 521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,299.48 and 521.97 is: 720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,299.48 = 521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,299.48 = 521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,299.48 × 521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 678,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,289.58/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.33

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