Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.74, 1,294 and 564.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 937.74, 1,294 and 564.75 is: 779.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937.74 : 1,294 = 564.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937.74/1,294 = 564.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937.74x = 1,294 × 564.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937.74x = 730,786.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,786.50/937.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779.31
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