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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.93, 1,302.63 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.93, 1,302.63 and 570.84 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.93 : 1,302.63 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.93/1,302.63 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.93x = 1,302.63 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.93x = 743,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,593.31/943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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