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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,301.40 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,301.40 and 593.92 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,301.40 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,301.40 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,301.40 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 772,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,927.49/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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