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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.25, 1,287.41 and 560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.25, 1,287.41 and 560.15 is: 772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.25 : 1,287.41 = 560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.25/1,287.41 = 560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.25x = 1,287.41 × 560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.25x = 721,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,137.67/933.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.72

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