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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.83, 1,291.03 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.83, 1,291.03 and 562.60 is: 776.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.83 : 1,291.03 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.83/1,291.03 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.83x = 1,291.03 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.83x = 726,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,329.59/935.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.13

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