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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.62, 1,298.82 and 591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.62, 1,298.82 and 591.42 is: 816.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.62 : 1,298.82 = 591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.62/1,298.82 = 591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.62x = 1,298.82 × 591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.62x = 768,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,148.12/940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.64

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