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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.96, 1,301.40 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.96, 1,301.40 and 593.64 is: 819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.96 : 1,301.40 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.96/1,301.40 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.96x = 1,301.40 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.96x = 772,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,563.10/942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.30

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