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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.73, 1,298.01 and 567.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.73, 1,298.01 and 567.74 is: 783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.73 : 1,298.01 = 567.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.73/1,298.01 = 567.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.73x = 1,298.01 × 567.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.73x = 736,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,925.71/940.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.36

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