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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.62, 1,301.33 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.62, 1,301.33 and 569.69 is: 786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.62 : 1,301.33 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.62/1,301.33 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.62x = 1,301.33 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.62x = 741,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,354.69/942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.48

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