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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,302.63 and 589.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,302.63 and 589.53 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,302.63 = 589.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,302.63 = 589.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,302.63 × 589.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 767,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,939.46/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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