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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.67, 1,293.52 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.67, 1,293.52 and 564.60 is: 778.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.67 : 1,293.52 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.67/1,293.52 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.67x = 1,293.52 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.67x = 730,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,321.39/937.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.87

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