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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.97, 1,301.52 and 570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.97, 1,301.52 and 570.19 is: 787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.97 : 1,301.52 = 570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.97/1,301.52 = 570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.97x = 1,301.52 × 570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.97x = 742,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,111.81/942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.00

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