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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.47, 1,288.31 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.47, 1,288.31 and 555.56 is: 766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.47 : 1,288.31 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.47/1,288.31 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.47x = 1,288.31 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.47x = 715,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,729.12/933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.74

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