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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,299.87 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,299.87 and 522.30 is: 720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,299.87 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,299.87 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,299.87 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 678,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,912.99/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.76

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