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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.97, 1,299.89 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.97, 1,299.89 and 522.34 is: 720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.97 : 1,299.89 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.97/1,299.89 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.97x = 1,299.89 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.97x = 678,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,978.68/941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.81

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