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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.47, 1,300.60 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.47, 1,300.60 and 569.38 is: 785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.47 : 1,300.60 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.47/1,300.60 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.47x = 1,300.60 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.47x = 740,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,535.30/942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.74

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