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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.07, 1,291.84 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.07, 1,291.84 and 563.04 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.07 : 1,291.84 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.07/1,291.84 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.07x = 1,291.84 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.07x = 727,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,356.19/936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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