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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,298.31 and 567.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,298.31 and 567.93 is: 783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,298.31 = 567.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,298.31 = 567.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,298.31 × 567.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 737,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,349.20/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.61

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