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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.74, 1,295.98 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.74, 1,295.98 and 565.82 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.74 : 1,295.98 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.74/1,295.98 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.74x = 1,295.98 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.74x = 733,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,284.92/938.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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