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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.52, 1,296 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.52, 1,296 and 566.32 is: 781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.52 : 1,296 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.52/1,296 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.52x = 1,296 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.52x = 733,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,950.72/939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.20

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