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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.33, 1,298.75 and 568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.33, 1,298.75 and 568.40 is: 784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.33 : 1,298.75 = 568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.33/1,298.75 = 568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.33x = 1,298.75 × 568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.33x = 738,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,200.16/941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.21

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