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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.99, 1,299.95 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.99, 1,299.95 and 522.37 is: 720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.99 : 1,299.95 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.99/1,299.95 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.99x = 1,299.95 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.99x = 679,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,045.77/941.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.87

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