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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.67, 1,295.10 and 565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.67, 1,295.10 and 565.53 is: 780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.67 : 1,295.10 = 565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.67/1,295.10 = 565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.67x = 1,295.10 × 565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.67x = 732,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,417.90/938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.27

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