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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.34, 1,300.17 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.34, 1,300.17 and 569.26 is: 785.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.34 : 1,300.17 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.34/1,300.17 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.34x = 1,300.17 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.34x = 740,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,134.77/942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.42

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