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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,297.16 and 567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,297.16 and 567.08 is: 782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,297.16 = 567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,297.16 = 567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,297.16 × 567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 735,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,593.49/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.58

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