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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.74, 1,302.21 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.74, 1,302.21 and 594.18 is: 819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.74 : 1,302.21 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.74/1,302.21 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.74x = 1,302.21 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.74x = 773,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,747.14/943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.87

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