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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.57, 1,296.35 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.57, 1,296.35 and 566.54 is: 781.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.57 : 1,296.35 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.57/1,296.35 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.57x = 1,296.35 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.57x = 734,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,437.28/939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.67

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