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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.95, 1,413.56 and 596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.95, 1,413.56 and 596.24 is: 892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.95 : 1,413.56 = 596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.95/1,413.56 = 596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.95x = 1,413.56 × 596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.95x = 842,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,815.44/943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.86

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