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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.08, 1,298.81 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.08, 1,298.81 and 568.27 is: 784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.08 : 1,298.81 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.08/1,298.81 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.08x = 1,298.81 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.08x = 738,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,074.76/941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.28

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