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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.80, 1,300.52 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.80, 1,300.52 and 569.66 is: 785.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.80 : 1,300.52 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.80/1,300.52 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.80x = 1,300.52 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.80x = 740,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,849.14/942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.80

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