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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,299.04 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,299.04 and 592.16 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,299.04 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,299.04 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,299.04 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 769,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,239.53/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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