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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.35, 1,295.68 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.35, 1,295.68 and 566.07 is: 780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.35 : 1,295.68 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.35/1,295.68 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.35x = 1,295.68 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.35x = 733,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,445.58/939.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.80

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