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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.81, 1,294.17 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.81, 1,294.17 and 565 is: 779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.81 : 1,294.17 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.81/1,294.17 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.81x = 1,294.17 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.81x = 731,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,206.05/937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.70

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