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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.66, 1,291.15 and 562.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.66, 1,291.15 and 562.45 is: 776.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.66 : 1,291.15 = 562.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.66/1,291.15 = 562.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.66x = 1,291.15 × 562.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.66x = 726,207.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,207.32/935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.14

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