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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,296.03 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,296.03 and 566.24 is: 781.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,296.03 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,296.03 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,296.03 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 733,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,864.03/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.47

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