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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.75, 1,301.31 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.75, 1,301.31 and 593.44 is: 819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.75 : 1,301.31 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.75/1,301.31 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.75x = 1,301.31 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.75x = 772,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,246.15/942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.14

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