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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,300.67 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,300.67 and 569.26 is: 785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,300.67 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,300.67 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,300.67 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 740,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,419.40/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.90

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