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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.83, 1,301.18 and 569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.83, 1,301.18 and 569.90 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.83 : 1,301.18 = 569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.83/1,301.18 = 569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.83x = 1,301.18 × 569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.83x = 741,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,533.13/942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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