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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.93, 1,292.81 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.93, 1,292.81 and 563.82 is: 777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.93 : 1,292.81 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.93/1,292.81 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.93x = 1,292.81 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.93x = 728,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,913.54/936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.98

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