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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.92, 1,295.76 and 566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.92, 1,295.76 and 566.02 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.92 : 1,295.76 = 566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.92/1,295.76 = 566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.92x = 1,295.76 × 566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.92x = 733,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,426.08/938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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