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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.19, 1,287.80 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.19, 1,287.80 and 560.49 is: 773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.19 : 1,287.80 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.19/1,287.80 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.19x = 1,287.80 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.19x = 721,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,793.49/933.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.47

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