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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.71, 1,296.23 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.71, 1,296.23 and 566.46 is: 781.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.71 : 1,296.23 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.71/1,296.23 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.71x = 1,296.23 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.71x = 734,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,259.61/939.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.37

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