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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,298.26 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,298.26 and 567.88 is: 783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,298.26 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,298.26 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,298.26 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 737,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,255.89/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.35

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