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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.33, 1,300.47 and 569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.33, 1,300.47 and 569.29 is: 785.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.33 : 1,300.47 = 569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.33/1,300.47 = 569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.33x = 1,300.47 × 569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.33x = 740,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,344.57/942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.65

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