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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,297.60 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,297.60 and 567.36 is: 782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,297.60 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,297.60 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,297.60 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 736,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,206.34/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.77

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