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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,297.98 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,297.98 and 591.12 is: 815.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,297.98 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,297.98 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,297.98 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 767,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,261.94/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.80

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