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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,301.63 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,301.63 and 570.15 is: 786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,301.63 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,301.63 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,301.63 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 742,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,121.49/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.85

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