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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,297.88 and 567.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,297.88 and 567.21 is: 782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,297.88 = 567.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,297.88 = 567.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,297.88 × 567.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 736,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,167.68/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.98

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