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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,299.19 and 592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,299.19 and 592.06 is: 816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,299.19 = 592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,299.19 = 592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,299.19 × 592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 769,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,198.43/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.92

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