Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,293 and 564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,293 and 564 is: 778.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937.02 : 1,293 = 564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937.02/1,293 = 564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937.02x = 1,293 × 564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937.02x = 729,252 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,252/937.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778.27
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