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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.54, 1,301.68 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.54, 1,301.68 and 589.34 is: 813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.54 : 1,301.68 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.54/1,301.68 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.54x = 1,301.68 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.54x = 767,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,132.09/943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.04

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