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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.97, 1,292.63 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.97, 1,292.63 and 563.76 is: 777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.97 : 1,292.63 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.97/1,292.63 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.97x = 1,292.63 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.97x = 728,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,730.27/936.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.75

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