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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.71, 1,299.53 and 522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.71, 1,299.53 and 522.03 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.71 : 1,299.53 = 522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.71/1,299.53 = 522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.71x = 1,299.53 × 522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.71x = 678,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,393.65/941.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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