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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.84, 1,300.39 and 720.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.84, 1,300.39 and 720.41 is: 994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.84 : 1,300.39 = 720.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.84/1,300.39 = 720.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.84x = 1,300.39 × 720.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.84x = 936,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,805.66/941.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.66

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