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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.17, 1,287.99 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.17, 1,287.99 and 560.36 is: 773.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.17 : 1,287.99 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.17/1,287.99 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.17x = 1,287.99 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.17x = 721,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,738.08/933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.43

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