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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.82, 1,297.02 and 566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.82, 1,297.02 and 566.89 is: 782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.82 : 1,297.02 = 566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.82/1,297.02 = 566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.82x = 1,297.02 × 566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.82x = 735,267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,267.67/939.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.35

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