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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.10, 1,299.57 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.10, 1,299.57 and 592.18 is: 816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.10 : 1,299.57 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.10/1,299.57 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.10x = 1,299.57 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.10x = 769,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,579.36/942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.88

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