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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,291.28 and 562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,291.28 and 562.75 is: 776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,291.28 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,291.28 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,291.28 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 726,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,665.01/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.55

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