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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,293.35 and 564.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,293.35 and 564.57 is: 778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,293.35 = 564.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,293.35 = 564.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,293.35 × 564.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 730,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,183.79/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.91

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