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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.94, 1,293 and 564.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.94, 1,293 and 564.07 is: 778.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.94 : 1,293 = 564.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.94/1,293 = 564.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.94x = 1,293 × 564.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.94x = 729,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,342.51/936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.43

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