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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,292.19 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,292.19 and 563.40 is: 777.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,292.19 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,292.19 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,292.19 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 728,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,019.85/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.55

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