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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.57, 1,299.55 and 568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.57, 1,299.55 and 568.61 is: 784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.57 : 1,299.55 = 568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.57/1,299.55 = 568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.57x = 1,299.55 × 568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.57x = 738,937.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,937.13/941.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.79

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