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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,296.92 and 566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,296.92 and 566.49 is: 782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,296.92 = 566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,296.92 = 566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,296.92 × 566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 734,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,692.21/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.07

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