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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,299.78 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,299.78 and 522.20 is: 720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,299.78 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,299.78 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,299.78 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 678,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,745.12/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.67

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