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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.10, 1,291.66 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.10, 1,291.66 and 563.18 is: 777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.10 : 1,291.66 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.10/1,291.66 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.10x = 1,291.66 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.10x = 727,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,429.21/936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.08

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