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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,291.68 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,291.68 and 568 is: 783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,291.68 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,291.68 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,291.68 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 733,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,674.24/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.84

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