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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,293.90 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,293.90 and 564.68 is: 779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,293.90 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,293.90 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,293.90 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 730,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,639.45/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.18

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