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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.98, 1,301.47 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.98, 1,301.47 and 570.02 is: 786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.98 : 1,301.47 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.98/1,301.47 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.98x = 1,301.47 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.98x = 741,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,856.00/942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.71

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