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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,287.75 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,287.75 and 560.16 is: 772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,287.75 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,287.75 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,287.75 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 721,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,346.04/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.95

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