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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.18, 1,297.74 and 591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.18, 1,297.74 and 591.07 is: 815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.18 : 1,297.74 = 591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.18/1,297.74 = 591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.18x = 1,297.74 × 591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.18x = 767,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,055.18/940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.86

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