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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.68, 1,297.80 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.68, 1,297.80 and 591.12 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.68 : 1,297.80 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.68/1,297.80 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.68x = 1,297.80 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.68x = 767,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,155.54/940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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