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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.36, 1,295.99 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.36, 1,295.99 and 566.06 is: 780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.36 : 1,295.99 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.36/1,295.99 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.36x = 1,295.99 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.36x = 733,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,598.79/939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.96

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