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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.83, 1,298.10 and 586.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.83, 1,298.10 and 586.59 is: 809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.83 : 1,298.10 = 586.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.83/1,298.10 = 586.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.83x = 1,298.10 × 586.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.83x = 761,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,452.48/940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.34

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