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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,301.34 and 569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,301.34 and 569.70 is: 786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,301.34 = 569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,301.34 = 569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,301.34 × 569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 741,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,373.40/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.52

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