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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.80, 1,301.08 and 569.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.80, 1,301.08 and 569.71 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.80 : 1,301.08 = 569.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.80/1,301.08 = 569.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.80x = 1,301.08 × 569.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.80x = 741,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,238.29/942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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