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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,297.86 and 567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,297.86 and 567.30 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,297.86 = 567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,297.86 = 567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,297.86 × 567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 736,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,275.98/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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