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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,300.68 and 569.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,300.68 and 569.64 is: 786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,300.68 = 569.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,300.68 = 569.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,300.68 × 569.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 740,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,919.36/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.04

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