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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.96, 1,293.12 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.96, 1,293.12 and 564.16 is: 778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.96 : 1,293.12 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.96/1,293.12 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.96x = 1,293.12 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.96x = 729,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,526.58/936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.61

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