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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,301.58 and 594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,301.58 and 594.24 is: 820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,301.58 = 594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,301.58 = 594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,301.58 × 594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 773,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,450.90/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.13

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