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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.32, 1,299.66 and 587.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.32, 1,299.66 and 587.78 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.32 : 1,299.66 = 587.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.32/1,299.66 = 587.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.32x = 1,299.66 × 587.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.32x = 763,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,917.29/941.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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