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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,302.36 and 570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,302.36 and 570.92 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,302.36 = 570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,302.36 = 570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,302.36 × 570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 743,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,543.37/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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