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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,288.04 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,288.04 and 560.20 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,288.04 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,288.04 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,288.04 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 721,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,560.01/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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