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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.45, 1,299.42 and 568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.45, 1,299.42 and 568.67 is: 784.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.45 : 1,299.42 = 568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.45/1,299.42 = 568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.45x = 1,299.42 × 568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.45x = 738,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,934.67/941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.89

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