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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.68, 1,300.29 and 569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.68, 1,300.29 and 569.39 is: 785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.68 : 1,300.29 = 569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.68/1,300.29 = 569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.68x = 1,300.29 × 569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.68x = 740,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,372.12/942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.39

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