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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.92, 1,296.88 and 566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.92, 1,296.88 and 566.96 is: 782.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.92 : 1,296.88 = 566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.92/1,296.88 = 566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.92x = 1,296.88 × 566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.92x = 735,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,279.08/939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.28

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