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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,300.32 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,300.32 and 593.16 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,300.32 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,300.32 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,300.32 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 771,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,297.81/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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