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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.11, 1,292.10 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.11, 1,292.10 and 563.10 is: 777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.11 : 1,292.10 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.11/1,292.10 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.11x = 1,292.10 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.11x = 727,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,584.99/936.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.25

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