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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.98, 1,300.56 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.98, 1,300.56 and 588.04 is: 811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.98 : 1,300.56 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.98/1,300.56 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.98x = 1,300.56 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.98x = 764,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,781.30/941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.89

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