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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.74, 1,299.65 and 568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.74, 1,299.65 and 568.83 is: 785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.74 : 1,299.65 = 568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.74/1,299.65 = 568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.74x = 1,299.65 × 568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.74x = 739,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,279.91/941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.01

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