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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,291.26 and 563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,291.26 and 563.03 is: 776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,291.26 = 563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,291.26 = 563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,291.26 × 563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 727,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,015.30/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.80

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