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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.96, 1,302.71 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.96, 1,302.71 and 570.94 is: 787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.96 : 1,302.71 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.96/1,302.71 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.96x = 1,302.71 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.96x = 743,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,769.25/943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.92

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