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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.49, 1,298.03 and 567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.49, 1,298.03 and 567.51 is: 783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.49 : 1,298.03 = 567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.49/1,298.03 = 567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.49x = 1,298.03 × 567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.49x = 736,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,645.01/940.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.26

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