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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,298.04 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,298.04 and 568.07 is: 783.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,298.04 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,298.04 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,298.04 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 737,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,371.09/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.42

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