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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,409.49 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,409.49 and 570.50 is: 853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,409.49 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,409.49 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,409.49 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 804,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,114.05/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.57

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