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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.81, 1,300.84 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.81, 1,300.84 and 564.54 is: 778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.81 : 1,300.84 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.81/1,300.84 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.81x = 1,300.84 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.81x = 734,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,376.21/942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.92

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