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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.54, 1,291.09 and 562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.54, 1,291.09 and 562.54 is: 776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.54 : 1,291.09 = 562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.54/1,291.09 = 562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.54x = 1,291.09 × 562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.54x = 726,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,289.77/935.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.33

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