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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,300.68 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,300.68 and 593.04 is: 818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,300.68 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,300.68 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,300.68 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 771,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,355.27/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.01

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