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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,299.51 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,299.51 and 592.74 is: 818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,299.51 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,299.51 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,299.51 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 770,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,271.56/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.06

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