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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,292.99 and 564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,292.99 and 564.09 is: 778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,292.99 = 564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,292.99 = 564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,292.99 × 564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 729,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,362.73/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.27

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