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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.41, 1,296.53 and 561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.41, 1,296.53 and 561.35 is: 774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.41 : 1,296.53 = 561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.41/1,296.53 = 561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.41x = 1,296.53 × 561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.41x = 727,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,802.04/939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.75

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