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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.54, 1,300.48 and 593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.54, 1,300.48 and 593.30 is: 818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.54 : 1,300.48 = 593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.54/1,300.48 = 593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.54x = 1,300.48 × 593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.54x = 771,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,574.78/942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.61

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