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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.91, 1,297.50 and 567.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.91, 1,297.50 and 567.82 is: 783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.91 : 1,297.50 = 567.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.91/1,297.50 = 567.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.91x = 1,297.50 × 567.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.91x = 736,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,746.45/940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.01

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