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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,294.98 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,294.98 and 565.08 is: 780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,294.98 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,294.98 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,294.98 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 731,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,767.30/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.13

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