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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.49, 1,299.41 and 568.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.49, 1,299.41 and 568.51 is: 784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.49 : 1,299.41 = 568.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.49/1,299.41 = 568.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.49x = 1,299.41 × 568.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.49x = 738,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,727.58/941.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.64

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