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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,293.71 and 565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,293.71 and 565.07 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,293.71 = 565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,293.71 = 565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,293.71 × 565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 731,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,027.42/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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