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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.52, 1,293.52 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.52, 1,293.52 and 564.64 is: 779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.52 : 1,293.52 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.52/1,293.52 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.52x = 1,293.52 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.52x = 730,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,373.13/937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.05

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