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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,293.72 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,293.72 and 564.30 is: 778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,293.72 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,293.72 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,293.72 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 730,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,046.20/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.88

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