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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.91, 1,298.88 and 568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.91, 1,298.88 and 568.82 is: 784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.91 : 1,298.88 = 568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.91/1,298.88 = 568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.91x = 1,298.88 × 568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.91x = 738,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,828.92/941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.39

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