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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,302 and 565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,302 and 565.38 is: 780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,302 = 565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,302 = 565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,302 × 565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 736,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,124.76/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.16

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