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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.74, 1,292.63 and 563.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.74, 1,292.63 and 563.75 is: 777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.74 : 1,292.63 = 563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.74/1,292.63 = 563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.74x = 1,292.63 × 563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.74x = 728,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,710.88/936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.93

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