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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.15, 1,300.44 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.15, 1,300.44 and 569.07 is: 785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.15 : 1,300.44 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.15/1,300.44 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.15x = 1,300.44 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.15x = 740,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,041.39/942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.48

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