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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.48, 1,298.70 and 587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.48, 1,298.70 and 587.02 is: 810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.48 : 1,298.70 = 587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.48/1,298.70 = 587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.48x = 1,298.70 × 587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.48x = 762,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,362.87/940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.61

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