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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.52, 1,299.21 and 568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.52, 1,299.21 and 568.56 is: 784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.52 : 1,299.21 = 568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.52/1,299.21 = 568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.52x = 1,299.21 × 568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.52x = 738,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,678.84/941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.56

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