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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.29, 1,299.02 and 568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.29, 1,299.02 and 568.26 is: 784.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.29 : 1,299.02 = 568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.29/1,299.02 = 568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.29x = 1,299.02 × 568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.29x = 738,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,181.11/941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.23

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