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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.52, 1,300.59 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.52, 1,300.59 and 569.56 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.52 : 1,300.59 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.52/1,300.59 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.52x = 1,300.59 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.52x = 740,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,764.04/942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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