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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.28, 1,300.01 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.28, 1,300.01 and 569.12 is: 785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.28 : 1,300.01 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.28/1,300.01 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.28x = 1,300.01 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.28x = 739,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,852.35/942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.17

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