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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,296.46 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,296.46 and 567.06 is: 781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,296.46 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,296.46 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,296.46 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 735,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,170.61/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.96

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