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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,301.40 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,301.40 and 594 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,301.40 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,301.40 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,301.40 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 773,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,031.60/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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