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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.94, 1,298.06 and 567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.94, 1,298.06 and 567.80 is: 783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.94 : 1,298.06 = 567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.94/1,298.06 = 567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.94x = 1,298.06 × 567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.94x = 737,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,034.46/940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.30

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