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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.29, 1,298.61 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.29, 1,298.61 and 568.31 is: 784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.29 : 1,298.61 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.29/1,298.61 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.29x = 1,298.61 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.29x = 738,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,006.56/941.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.04

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