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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,412.16 and 594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,412.16 and 594.96 is: 892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,412.16 = 594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,412.16 = 594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,412.16 × 594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 840,178.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,178.71/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.14

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