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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,301.67 and 570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,301.67 and 570.58 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,301.67 = 570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,301.67 = 570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,301.67 × 570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 742,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,703.61/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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