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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.31, 1,287.43 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.31, 1,287.43 and 560.08 is: 772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.31 : 1,287.43 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.31/1,287.43 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.31x = 1,287.43 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.31x = 721,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,064.00/933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.59

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