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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.77, 1,299.92 and 568.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.77, 1,299.92 and 568.69 is: 784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.77 : 1,299.92 = 568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.77/1,299.92 = 568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.77x = 1,299.92 × 568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.77x = 739,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,245.41/941.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.95

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