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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.58, 1,293.92 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.58, 1,293.92 and 564.54 is: 779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.58 : 1,293.92 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.58/1,293.92 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.58x = 1,293.92 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.58x = 730,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,466.77/937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.10

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