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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,293.73 and 564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,293.73 and 564.80 is: 779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,293.73 = 564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,293.73 = 564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,293.73 × 564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 730,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,690.82/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.15

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