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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,297.89 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,297.89 and 591.39 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,297.89 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,297.89 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,297.89 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 767,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,559.17/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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