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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.65, 1,298.36 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.65, 1,298.36 and 567.56 is: 783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.65 : 1,298.36 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.65/1,298.36 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.65x = 1,298.36 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.65x = 736,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,901.87/940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.40

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