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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,303.20 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,303.20 and 595.20 is: 821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,303.20 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,303.20 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,303.20 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 775,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,664.64/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.75

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