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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.44, 1,295.16 and 565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.44, 1,295.16 and 565.48 is: 780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.44 : 1,295.16 = 565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.44/1,295.16 = 565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.44x = 1,295.16 × 565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.44x = 732,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,387.08/938.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.43

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