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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.91, 1,294.18 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.91, 1,294.18 and 564.98 is: 779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.91 : 1,294.18 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.91/1,294.18 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.91x = 1,294.18 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.91x = 731,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,185.82/937.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.59

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