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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,300.85 and 564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,300.85 and 564.63 is: 778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,300.85 = 564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,300.85 = 564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,300.85 × 564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 734,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,496.11/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.93

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