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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.66, 1,299.49 and 527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.66, 1,299.49 and 527.66 is: 728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.66 : 1,299.49 = 527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.66/1,299.49 = 527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.66x = 1,299.49 × 527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.66x = 685,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,686.26/941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.17

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