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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,300.92 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,300.92 and 593.48 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,300.92 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,300.92 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,300.92 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 772,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,070.00/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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