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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,293.63 and 578.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,293.63 and 578.57 is: 798.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,293.63 = 578.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,293.63 = 578.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,293.63 × 578.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 748,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,449.04/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.44

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