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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,299.62 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,299.62 and 527.76 is: 728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,299.62 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,299.62 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,299.62 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 685,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,887.45/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.30

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