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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,293.67 and 569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,293.67 and 569.66 is: 785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,293.67 = 569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,293.67 = 569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,293.67 × 569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 736,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,952.05/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.95

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