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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.08, 1,297.43 and 567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.08, 1,297.43 and 567.27 is: 782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.08 : 1,297.43 = 567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.08/1,297.43 = 567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.08x = 1,297.43 × 567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.08x = 735,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,994.53/940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.91

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