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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.93, 1,295.73 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.93, 1,295.73 and 565.84 is: 780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.93 : 1,295.73 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.93/1,295.73 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.93x = 1,295.73 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.93x = 733,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,175.46/938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.86

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