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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.86, 1,295.90 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.86, 1,295.90 and 565.86 is: 781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.86 : 1,295.90 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.86/1,295.90 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.86x = 1,295.90 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.86x = 733,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,297.97/938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.05

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