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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,301.13 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,301.13 and 569.88 is: 786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,301.13 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,301.13 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,301.13 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 741,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,487.96/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.29

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