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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,301.90 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,301.90 and 570.56 is: 787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,301.90 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,301.90 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,301.90 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 742,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,812.06/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.03

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