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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,299.96 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,299.96 and 592.68 is: 818.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,299.96 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,299.96 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,299.96 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 770,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,460.29/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.00

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