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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.13, 1,295.66 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.13, 1,295.66 and 565.98 is: 780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.13 : 1,295.66 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.13/1,295.66 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.13x = 1,295.66 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.13x = 733,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,317.65/939.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.85

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