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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.97, 1,294 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.97, 1,294 and 564.76 is: 779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.97 : 1,294 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.97/1,294 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.97x = 1,294 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.97x = 730,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,799.44/937.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.13

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