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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.32, 1,292 and 563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.32, 1,292 and 563.34 is: 777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.32 : 1,292 = 563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.32/1,292 = 563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.32x = 1,292 × 563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.32x = 727,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,835.28/936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.34

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