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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,294.11 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,294.11 and 564.72 is: 779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,294.11 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,294.11 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,294.11 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 730,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,809.80/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.34

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