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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,302.48 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,302.48 and 594.36 is: 820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,302.48 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,302.48 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,302.48 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 774,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,142.01/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.14

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