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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.74, 1,291.33 and 562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.74, 1,291.33 and 562.94 is: 776.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.74 : 1,291.33 = 562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.74/1,291.33 = 562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.74x = 1,291.33 × 562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.74x = 726,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,941.31/935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.86

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