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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.67, 1,291.44 and 562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.67, 1,291.44 and 562.86 is: 776.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.67 : 1,291.44 = 562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.67/1,291.44 = 562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.67x = 1,291.44 × 562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.67x = 726,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,899.92/935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.88

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