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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.57, 1,302.04 and 570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.57, 1,302.04 and 570.63 is: 787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.57 : 1,302.04 = 570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.57/1,302.04 = 570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.57x = 1,302.04 × 570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.57x = 742,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,983.09/943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.42

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