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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.66, 1,302.15 and 570.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.66, 1,302.15 and 570.61 is: 787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.66 : 1,302.15 = 570.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.66/1,302.15 = 570.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.66x = 1,302.15 × 570.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.66x = 743,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,019.81/943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.38

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