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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,301.12 and 569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,301.12 and 569.68 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,301.12 = 569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,301.12 = 569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,301.12 × 569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 741,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,222.04/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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