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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,298.43 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,298.43 and 591.84 is: 816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,298.43 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,298.43 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,298.43 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 768,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,462.81/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.71

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