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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,292.90 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,292.90 and 563.82 is: 778.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,292.90 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,292.90 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,292.90 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 728,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,962.88/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.04

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