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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,299.18 and 587.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,299.18 and 587.03 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,299.18 = 587.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,299.18 = 587.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,299.18 × 587.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 762,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,657.64/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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