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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.51, 1,298.66 and 568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.51, 1,298.66 and 568.10 is: 783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.51 : 1,298.66 = 568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.51/1,298.66 = 568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.51x = 1,298.66 × 568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.51x = 737,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,759.41/941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.60

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