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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.74, 1,300.12 and 568.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.74, 1,300.12 and 568.81 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.74 : 1,300.12 = 568.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.74/1,300.12 = 568.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.74x = 1,300.12 × 568.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.74x = 739,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,521.26/941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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