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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.33, 1,299.87 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.33, 1,299.87 and 593.22 is: 818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.33 : 1,299.87 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.33/1,299.87 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.33x = 1,299.87 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.33x = 771,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,108.88/942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.30

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