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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.26, 1,298.92 and 592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.26, 1,298.92 and 592.54 is: 817.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.26 : 1,298.92 = 592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.26/1,298.92 = 592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.26x = 1,298.92 × 592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.26x = 769,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,662.06/941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.69

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