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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.84, 1,298.08 and 586.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.84, 1,298.08 and 586.59 is: 809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.84 : 1,298.08 = 586.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.84/1,298.08 = 586.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.84x = 1,298.08 × 586.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.84x = 761,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,434.26/940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.32

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