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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.74, 1,300.83 and 593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.74, 1,300.83 and 593.18 is: 818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.74 : 1,300.83 = 593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.74/1,300.83 = 593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.74x = 1,300.83 × 593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.74x = 771,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,626.34/942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.49

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