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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,301.42 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,301.42 and 570.12 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,301.42 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,301.42 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,301.42 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 741,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,965.57/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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