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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.02, 1,296.96 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.02, 1,296.96 and 590.64 is: 814.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.02 : 1,296.96 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.02/1,296.96 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.02x = 1,296.96 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.02x = 766,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,036.45/940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.92

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