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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.70, 1,298.21 and 567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.70, 1,298.21 and 567.69 is: 783.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.70 : 1,298.21 = 567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.70/1,298.21 = 567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.70x = 1,298.21 × 567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.70x = 736,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,978.00/940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.44

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