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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.26, 1,300.33 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.26, 1,300.33 and 569.28 is: 785.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.26 : 1,300.33 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.26/1,300.33 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.26x = 1,300.33 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.26x = 740,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,248.53/942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.61

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