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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,296.33 and 566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,296.33 and 566.29 is: 781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,296.33 = 566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,296.33 = 566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,296.33 × 566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 734,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,098.72/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.51

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