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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.22, 1,291.95 and 563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.22, 1,291.95 and 563.21 is: 777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.22 : 1,291.95 = 563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.22/1,291.95 = 563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.22x = 1,291.95 × 563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.22x = 727,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,639.16/936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.21

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