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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.81, 1,296.93 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.81, 1,296.93 and 567 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.81 : 1,296.93 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.81/1,296.93 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.81x = 1,296.93 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.81x = 735,359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,359.31/939.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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