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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,292.04 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,292.04 and 563.22 is: 777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,292.04 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,292.04 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,292.04 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 727,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,702.77/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.27

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