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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,300.14 and 569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,300.14 and 569.63 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,300.14 = 569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,300.14 = 569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,300.14 × 569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 740,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,592.25/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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