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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.62, 1,297.64 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.62, 1,297.64 and 567.36 is: 782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.62 : 1,297.64 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.62/1,297.64 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.62x = 1,297.64 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.62x = 736,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,226.19/940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.70

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