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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,293.95 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,293.95 and 564.75 is: 778.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,293.95 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,293.95 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,293.95 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 730,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,760.29/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.93

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