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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,292.96 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,292.96 and 564.08 is: 778.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,292.96 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,292.96 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,292.96 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 729,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,332.88/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.14

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