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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.63, 1,300.60 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.63, 1,300.60 and 564.64 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.63 : 1,300.60 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.63/1,300.60 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.63x = 1,300.60 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.63x = 734,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,372.38/942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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