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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,293.48 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,293.48 and 564.48 is: 778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,293.48 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,293.48 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,293.48 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 730,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,143.59/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.77

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