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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,300.28 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,300.28 and 569.15 is: 785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,300.28 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,300.28 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,300.28 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 740,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,054.77/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.52

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