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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.89, 1,300.73 and 569.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.89, 1,300.73 and 569.61 is: 785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.89 : 1,300.73 = 569.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.89/1,300.73 = 569.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.89x = 1,300.73 × 569.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.89x = 740,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,905.97/942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.79

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