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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,300.70 and 569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,300.70 and 569.52 is: 785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,300.70 = 569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,300.70 = 569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,300.70 × 569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 740,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,771.82/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.83

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