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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,293.78 and 564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,293.78 and 564.58 is: 779.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,293.78 = 564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,293.78 = 564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,293.78 × 564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 730,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,442.31/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.16

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