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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.31, 1,294.61 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.31, 1,294.61 and 565.44 is: 780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.31 : 1,294.61 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.31/1,294.61 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.31x = 1,294.61 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.31x = 732,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,021.45/938.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.15

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