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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,302.08 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,302.08 and 590.08 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,302.08 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,302.08 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,302.08 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 768,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,331.37/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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