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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.67, 1,403.03 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.67, 1,403.03 and 565.33 is: 846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.67 : 1,403.03 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.67/1,403.03 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.67x = 1,403.03 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.67x = 793,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,173.90/936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.80

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