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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.08, 1,298.50 and 591.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.08, 1,298.50 and 591.57 is: 816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.08 : 1,298.50 = 591.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.08/1,298.50 = 591.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.08x = 1,298.50 × 591.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.08x = 768,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,144.19/941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.24

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