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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,295.87 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,295.87 and 566.19 is: 781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,295.87 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,295.87 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,295.87 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 733,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,705.80/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.32

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