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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.42, 1,295.08 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.42, 1,295.08 and 565.40 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.42 : 1,295.08 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.42/1,295.08 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.42x = 1,295.08 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.42x = 732,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,238.23/938.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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