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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.60, 1,297.20 and 566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.60, 1,297.20 and 566.70 is: 782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.60 : 1,297.20 = 566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.60/1,297.20 = 566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.60x = 1,297.20 × 566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.60x = 735,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,123.24/939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.38

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