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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.64, 1,301.91 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.64, 1,301.91 and 570.48 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.64 : 1,301.91 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.64/1,301.91 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.64x = 1,301.91 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.64x = 742,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,715.04/943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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