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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,297.73 and 591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,297.73 and 591.05 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,297.73 = 591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,297.73 = 591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,297.73 × 591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 767,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,013.87/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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