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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.33, 1,293.42 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.33, 1,293.42 and 564.33 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.33 : 1,293.42 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.33/1,293.42 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.33x = 1,293.42 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.33x = 729,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,915.71/937.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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