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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.99, 1,301.13 and 569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.99, 1,301.13 and 569.90 is: 786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.99 : 1,301.13 = 569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.99/1,301.13 = 569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.99x = 1,301.13 × 569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.99x = 741,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,512.36/942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.34

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