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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.68, 1,292.08 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.68, 1,292.08 and 563.52 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.68 : 1,292.08 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.68/1,292.08 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.68x = 1,292.08 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.68x = 728,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,112.92/936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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