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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.26, 1,297.54 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.26, 1,297.54 and 591.54 is: 816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.26 : 1,297.54 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.26/1,297.54 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.26x = 1,297.54 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.26x = 767,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,546.81/940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.31

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