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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.77, 1,297.70 and 567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.77, 1,297.70 and 567.53 is: 782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.77 : 1,297.70 = 567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.77/1,297.70 = 567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.77x = 1,297.70 × 567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.77x = 736,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,481.35/940.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.85

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