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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.46, 1,292.66 and 563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.46, 1,292.66 and 563.46 is: 777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.46 : 1,292.66 = 563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.46/1,292.66 = 563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.46x = 1,292.66 × 563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.46x = 728,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,356.65/936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.78

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