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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.41, 1,300.28 and 569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.41, 1,300.28 and 569.60 is: 785.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.41 : 1,300.28 = 569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.41/1,300.28 = 569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.41x = 1,300.28 × 569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.41x = 740,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,630.14/942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.89

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