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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,299.66 and 569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,299.66 and 569.10 is: 785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,299.66 = 569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,299.66 = 569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,299.66 × 569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 739,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,636.51/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.18

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