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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.20, 1,292.07 and 563.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.20, 1,292.07 and 563.37 is: 777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.20 : 1,292.07 = 563.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.20/1,292.07 = 563.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.20x = 1,292.07 × 563.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.20x = 727,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,904.20/936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.51

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