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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.80, 1,296.05 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.80, 1,296.05 and 565.86 is: 781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.80 : 1,296.05 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.80/1,296.05 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.80x = 1,296.05 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.80x = 733,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,382.85/938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.19

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