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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,297.91 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,297.91 and 567.68 is: 783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,297.91 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,297.91 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,297.91 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 736,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,789.29/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.06

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