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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.15, 1,293.35 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.15, 1,293.35 and 564.14 is: 778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.15 : 1,293.35 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.15/1,293.35 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.15x = 1,293.35 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.15x = 729,630.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,630.88/937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.57

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