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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.84, 1,292.59 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.84, 1,292.59 and 563.74 is: 777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.84 : 1,292.59 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.84/1,292.59 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.84x = 1,292.59 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.84x = 728,685.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,685.51/936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.81

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