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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,287.90 and 560.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,287.90 and 560.59 is: 773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,287.90 = 560.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,287.90 = 560.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,287.90 × 560.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 721,980.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,980.64/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.41

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