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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.93, 1,293 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.93, 1,293 and 563.88 is: 778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.93 : 1,293 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.93/1,293 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.93x = 1,293 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.93x = 729,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,096.84/936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.18

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