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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.31, 1,296.25 and 566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.31, 1,296.25 and 566.21 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.31 : 1,296.25 = 566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.31/1,296.25 = 566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.31x = 1,296.25 × 566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.31x = 733,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,953.66/939.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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