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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,293.57 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,293.57 and 564.40 is: 778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,293.57 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,293.57 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,293.57 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 730,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,090.91/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.93

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