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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.90, 1,299.84 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.90, 1,299.84 and 522.27 is: 720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.90 : 1,299.84 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.90/1,299.84 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.90x = 1,299.84 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.90x = 678,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,862.37/941.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.74

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