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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,299.29 and 568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,299.29 and 568.68 is: 784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,299.29 = 568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,299.29 = 568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,299.29 × 568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 738,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,880.24/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.44

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