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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,288.02 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,288.02 and 560.55 is: 773.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,288.02 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,288.02 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,288.02 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 721,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,999.61/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.52

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