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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.98, 1,300.06 and 569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.98, 1,300.06 and 569.20 is: 785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.98 : 1,300.06 = 569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.98/1,300.06 = 569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.98x = 1,300.06 × 569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.98x = 739,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,994.15/941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.57

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