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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.02, 1,298.02 and 591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.02, 1,298.02 and 591.10 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.02 : 1,298.02 = 591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.02/1,298.02 = 591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.02x = 1,298.02 × 591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.02x = 767,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,259.62/941.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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