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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.44, 1,301.92 and 570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.44, 1,301.92 and 570.64 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.44 : 1,301.92 = 570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.44/1,301.92 = 570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.44x = 1,301.92 × 570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.44x = 742,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,927.63/943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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