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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,301.61 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,301.61 and 594.18 is: 820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,301.61 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,301.61 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,301.61 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 773,390.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,390.63/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.02

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