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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,292.98 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,292.98 and 569.16 is: 785.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,292.98 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,292.98 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,292.98 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 735,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,912.50/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.26

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