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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.55, 1,300.71 and 564.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.55, 1,300.71 and 564.49 is: 778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.55 : 1,300.71 = 564.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.55/1,300.71 = 564.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.55x = 1,300.71 × 564.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.55x = 734,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,237.79/942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.99

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