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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.93, 1,291.71 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.93, 1,291.71 and 563.12 is: 777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.93 : 1,291.71 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.93/1,291.71 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.93x = 1,291.71 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.93x = 727,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,385.86/935.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.18

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