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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.62, 1,299.95 and 568.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.62, 1,299.95 and 568.69 is: 785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.62 : 1,299.95 = 568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.62/1,299.95 = 568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.62x = 1,299.95 × 568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.62x = 739,268.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,268.57/941.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.10

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