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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.49, 1,301.73 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.49, 1,301.73 and 570.44 is: 787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.49 : 1,301.73 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.49/1,301.73 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.49x = 1,301.73 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.49x = 742,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,558.86/943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.03

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