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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.21, 1,300.71 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.21, 1,300.71 and 594.10 is: 819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.21 : 1,300.71 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.21/1,300.71 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.21x = 1,300.71 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.21x = 772,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,751.81/943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.28

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