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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.79, 1,298.33 and 567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.79, 1,298.33 and 567.76 is: 783.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.79 : 1,298.33 = 567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.79/1,298.33 = 567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.79x = 1,298.33 × 567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.79x = 737,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,136.59/940.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.53

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