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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.75, 1,299.63 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.75, 1,299.63 and 522.11 is: 720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.75 : 1,299.63 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.75/1,299.63 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.75x = 1,299.63 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.75x = 678,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,546.61/941.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.52

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