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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,298.32 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,298.32 and 591.76 is: 816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,298.32 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,298.32 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,298.32 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 768,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,293.84/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.34

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