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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.11, 1,295.67 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.11, 1,295.67 and 566.20 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.11 : 1,295.67 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.11/1,295.67 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.11x = 1,295.67 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.11x = 733,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,612.10/939.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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