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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.52, 1,302.21 and 570.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.52, 1,302.21 and 570.55 is: 787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 1,302.21 = 570.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/1,302.21 = 570.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 1,302.21 × 570.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 742,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,975.92/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.45

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