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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,301.13 and 589.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,301.13 and 589.35 is: 813.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,301.13 = 589.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,301.13 = 589.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,301.13 × 589.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 766,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,820.97/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.23

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