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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.50, 1,293.71 and 564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.50, 1,293.71 and 564.27 is: 778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.50 : 1,293.71 = 564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.50/1,293.71 = 564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.50x = 1,293.71 × 564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.50x = 730,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,001.74/937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.67

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