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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.75, 1,297.11 and 566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.75, 1,297.11 and 566.74 is: 782.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.75 : 1,297.11 = 566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.75/1,297.11 = 566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.75x = 1,297.11 × 566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.75x = 735,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,124.12/939.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.25

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