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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.41, 1,287.77 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.41, 1,287.77 and 560.25 is: 772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.41 : 1,287.77 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.41/1,287.77 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.41x = 1,287.77 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.41x = 721,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,470.34/933.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.94

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