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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,296.06 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,296.06 and 566.32 is: 781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,296.06 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,296.06 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,296.06 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 733,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,978.22/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.48

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