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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.31, 1,299.01 and 568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.31, 1,299.01 and 568.22 is: 784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.31 : 1,299.01 = 568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.31/1,299.01 = 568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.31x = 1,299.01 × 568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.31x = 738,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,123.46/941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.14

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