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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.41, 1,301.70 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.41, 1,301.70 and 570.32 is: 786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.41 : 1,301.70 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.41/1,301.70 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.41x = 1,301.70 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.41x = 742,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,380.46/943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.91

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