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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,298.71 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,298.71 and 568.02 is: 783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,298.71 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,298.71 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,298.71 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 737,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,693.25/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.96

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