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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,294.13 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,294.13 and 565.08 is: 779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,294.13 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,294.13 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,294.13 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 731,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,280.36/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.63

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