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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.06, 1,298.62 and 568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.06, 1,298.62 and 568.19 is: 784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.06 : 1,298.62 = 568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.06/1,298.62 = 568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.06x = 1,298.62 × 568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.06x = 737,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,862.90/941.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.08

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