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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,296.86 and 567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,296.86 and 567.02 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,296.86 = 567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,296.86 = 567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,296.86 × 567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 735,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,345.56/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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