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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.11, 1,301.52 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.11, 1,301.52 and 570.16 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.11 : 1,301.52 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.11/1,301.52 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.11x = 1,301.52 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.11x = 742,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,067.88/943.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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