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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.65, 1,299.48 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.65, 1,299.48 and 522.03 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.65 : 1,299.48 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.65/1,299.48 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.65x = 1,299.48 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.65x = 678,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,363.15/941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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