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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.85, 1,296.37 and 566.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.85, 1,296.37 and 566.57 is: 781.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.85 : 1,296.37 = 566.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.85/1,296.37 = 566.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.85x = 1,296.37 × 566.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.85x = 734,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,484.35/939.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.49

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