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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,297.12 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,297.12 and 572.16 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,297.12 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,297.12 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,297.12 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 742,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,160.18/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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