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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,301.34 and 594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,301.34 and 594.03 is: 819.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,301.34 = 594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,301.34 = 594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,301.34 × 594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 773,035.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,035.00/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.64

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