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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,294.29 and 564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,294.29 and 564.58 is: 779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,294.29 = 564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,294.29 = 564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,294.29 × 564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 730,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,730.25/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.44

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