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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.51, 1,299.29 and 568.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.51, 1,299.29 and 568.37 is: 784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.51 : 1,299.29 = 568.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.51/1,299.29 = 568.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.51x = 1,299.29 × 568.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.51x = 738,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,468.12/941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.35

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