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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,301.04 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,301.04 and 569.94 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,301.04 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,301.04 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,301.04 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 741,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,514.74/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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