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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.41, 1,288.04 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.41, 1,288.04 and 555.28 is: 766.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.41 : 1,288.04 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.41/1,288.04 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.41x = 1,288.04 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.41x = 715,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,225.85/933.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.25

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