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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,412.64 and 594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,412.64 and 594.17 is: 891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,412.64 = 594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,412.64 = 594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,412.64 × 594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 839,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,346.54/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.19

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