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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.59, 1,300.11 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.59, 1,300.11 and 588.22 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.59 : 1,300.11 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.59/1,300.11 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.59x = 1,300.11 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.59x = 764,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,750.70/942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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