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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,294.05 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,294.05 and 564.80 is: 779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,294.05 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,294.05 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,294.05 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 730,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,880.56/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.49

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