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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.48, 1,297.96 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.48, 1,297.96 and 567.48 is: 783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.48 : 1,297.96 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.48/1,297.96 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.48x = 1,297.96 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.48x = 736,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,566.34/940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.18

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