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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.33, 1,294.95 and 565.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.33, 1,294.95 and 565.29 is: 780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.33 : 1,294.95 = 565.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.33/1,294.95 = 565.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.33x = 1,294.95 × 565.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.33x = 732,022.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,022.29/938.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.14

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