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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.71, 1,293.75 and 564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.71, 1,293.75 and 564.48 is: 778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.71 : 1,293.75 = 564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.71/1,293.75 = 564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.71x = 1,293.75 × 564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.71x = 730,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,296/937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.81

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