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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.71, 1,301.81 and 570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.71, 1,301.81 and 570.81 is: 787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.71 : 1,301.81 = 570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.71/1,301.81 = 570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.71x = 1,301.81 × 570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.71x = 743,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,080.06/943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.41

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