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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,293.08 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,293.08 and 564.24 is: 778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,293.08 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,293.08 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,293.08 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 729,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,607.46/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.66

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