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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,294.10 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,294.10 and 565.02 is: 779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,294.10 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,294.10 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,294.10 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 731,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,192.38/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.49

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