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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,300.34 and 569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,300.34 and 569.59 is: 785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,300.34 = 569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,300.34 = 569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,300.34 × 569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 740,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,658.83/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.86

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