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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.05, 1,287.67 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.05, 1,287.67 and 560.24 is: 773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.05 : 1,287.67 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.05/1,287.67 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.05x = 1,287.67 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.05x = 721,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,397.80/933.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.17

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