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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,296.66 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,296.66 and 566.68 is: 781.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,296.66 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,296.66 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,296.66 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 734,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,791.29/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.94

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