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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.79, 1,299.29 and 587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.79, 1,299.29 and 587.50 is: 810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.79 : 1,299.29 = 587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.79/1,299.29 = 587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.79x = 1,299.29 × 587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.79x = 763,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,334.34/941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.52

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