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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.43, 1,293.24 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.43, 1,293.24 and 564.18 is: 778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.43 : 1,293.24 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.43/1,293.24 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.43x = 1,293.24 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.43x = 729,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,620.14/937.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.32

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