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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.43, 1,288.14 and 560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.43, 1,288.14 and 560.42 is: 773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.43 : 1,288.14 = 560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.43/1,288.14 = 560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.43x = 1,288.14 × 560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.43x = 721,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,899.42/933.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.39

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