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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,302.44 and 570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,302.44 and 570.58 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,302.44 = 570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,302.44 = 570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,302.44 × 570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 743,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,146.22/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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