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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.33, 1,301.85 and 570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.33, 1,301.85 and 570.29 is: 787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.33 : 1,301.85 = 570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.33/1,301.85 = 570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.33x = 1,301.85 × 570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.33x = 742,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,432.04/943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.03

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