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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,413.36 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,413.36 and 525.76 is: 788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,413.36 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,413.36 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,413.36 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 743,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,088.15/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.94

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