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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,303.33 and 590.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,303.33 and 590.05 is: 814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,303.33 = 590.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,303.33 = 590.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,303.33 × 590.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 769,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,023.35/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.67

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