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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,293.40 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,293.40 and 564.24 is: 778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,293.40 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,293.40 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,293.40 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 729,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,788.02/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.62

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