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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.91, 1,411.04 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.91, 1,411.04 and 529.79 is: 793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.91 : 1,411.04 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.91/1,411.04 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.91x = 1,411.04 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.91x = 747,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,545.18/941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.65

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