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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.34, 1,300.35 and 564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.34, 1,300.35 and 564.22 is: 778.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.34 : 1,300.35 = 564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.34/1,300.35 = 564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.34x = 1,300.35 × 564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.34x = 733,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,683.48/942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.58

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