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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.29, 1,302.51 and 589.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.29, 1,302.51 and 589.63 is: 814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.29 : 1,302.51 = 589.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.29/1,302.51 = 589.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.29x = 1,302.51 × 589.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.29x = 767,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,989.51/943.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.16

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