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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.70, 1,291.68 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.70, 1,291.68 and 562.74 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.70 : 1,291.68 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.70/1,291.68 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.70x = 1,291.68 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.70x = 726,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,880.00/935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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