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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.67, 1,302.27 and 570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.67, 1,302.27 and 570.65 is: 787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.67 : 1,302.27 = 570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.67/1,302.27 = 570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.67x = 1,302.27 × 570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.67x = 743,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,140.38/943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.50

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