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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,301.28 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,301.28 and 570.06 is: 786.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,301.28 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,301.28 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,301.28 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 741,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,807.68/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.63

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