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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,296.20 and 566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,296.20 and 566.33 is: 781.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,296.20 = 566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,296.20 = 566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,296.20 × 566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 734,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,067.63/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.55

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