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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,299.74 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,299.74 and 522.24 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,299.74 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,299.74 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,299.74 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 678,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,776.22/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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