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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.35, 1,300.25 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.35, 1,300.25 and 569.36 is: 785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.35 : 1,300.25 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.35/1,300.25 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.35x = 1,300.25 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.35x = 740,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,300.99/942.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.59

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