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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.58, 1,297.59 and 567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.58, 1,297.59 and 567.35 is: 782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.58 : 1,297.59 = 567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.58/1,297.59 = 567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.58x = 1,297.59 × 567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.58x = 736,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,188.60/940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.70

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