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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,301.48 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,301.48 and 589.22 is: 812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,301.48 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,301.48 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,301.48 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 766,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,858.05/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.69

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