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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.46, 1,287.97 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.46, 1,287.97 and 560.39 is: 773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.46 : 1,287.97 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.46/1,287.97 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.46x = 1,287.97 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.46x = 721,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,765.51/933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.22

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