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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,296.81 and 567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,296.81 and 567.32 is: 782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,296.81 = 567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,296.81 = 567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,296.81 × 567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 735,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,699.77/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.32

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