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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.47, 1,298.06 and 567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.47, 1,298.06 and 567.33 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.47 : 1,298.06 = 567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.47/1,298.06 = 567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.47x = 1,298.06 × 567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.47x = 736,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,428.38/940.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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