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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.74, 1,302.77 and 589.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.74, 1,302.77 and 589.85 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.74 : 1,302.77 = 589.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.74/1,302.77 = 589.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.74x = 1,302.77 × 589.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.74x = 768,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,429.42/943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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