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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,301.96 and 570.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,301.96 and 570.35 is: 787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,301.96 = 570.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,301.96 = 570.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,301.96 × 570.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 742,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,572.89/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.16

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