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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,301.40 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,301.40 and 594.08 is: 819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,301.40 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,301.40 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,301.40 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 773,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,135.71/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.52

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