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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.63, 1,291.19 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.63, 1,291.19 and 562.62 is: 776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.63 : 1,291.19 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.63/1,291.19 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.63x = 1,291.19 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.63x = 726,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,446.50/935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.43

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