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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.00, 1,298.07 and 568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.00, 1,298.07 and 568.13 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.00 : 1,298.07 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.00/1,298.07 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.00x = 1,298.07 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.00x = 737,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,466.02/941.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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