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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.96, 1,299.30 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.96, 1,299.30 and 592.04 is: 816.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.96 : 1,299.30 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.96/1,299.30 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.96x = 1,299.30 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.96x = 769,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,237.57/941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.64

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