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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,293.80 and 564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,293.80 and 564.88 is: 779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,293.80 = 564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,293.80 = 564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,293.80 × 564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 730,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,841.74/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.41

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