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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.50, 1,296.51 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.50, 1,296.51 and 566.40 is: 781.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.50 : 1,296.51 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.50/1,296.51 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.50x = 1,296.51 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.50x = 734,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,343.26/939.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.64

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